Four Clowns presents Me Rich You Learn

dance & physical theatre · four clowns · Ages 18+ · United States

world premiere
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ANDIE BOTTRELL certified reviewer June 14, 2013
I laughed a lot. A lot a lot. My face hurts. My stomach hurts. If you like making the laughter come out of your body, you should go see this show. You should go see this show! You should go see this show!!!! ... full review
MEGAN BREEN certified reviewer June 17, 2013
I had a horrible day last Thursday, and then it all went away after I saw this. My face hurt from the laughing. I got an ab workout from laughing so hard, too, so, seeing this show is a fun diet. Simultaneously genius and ridiculous, super brave performances, so balls-out committed to the absurd (almost awesomely literally balls-out). Loved being a part of it, you're rejecting happiness if you don't go. ... full review
NICK BOBETSKY certified reviewer June 14, 2013
Loved it! That's an understatement. I LOVED it!!!!! The world we live in is one of turmoil and heartache. Then come along comedians to cheer us up. Most do a decent job. A chuckle here and there, maybe a gag joke or two. Me Rich You Learn, however, is the kind of LOL comedy that bends your brain. It's insane until you realize they're just smarter than you are. Or it's insane. Either way, it's really, really funny. And smart!... full review
ERICA MCINTIRE certified reviewer June 14, 2013
Edge of your seat uncomfortable, is this is show, what is a show, show me how a woman in combat boots can stand on your chest and you don't die, i never met a marshmallow i didn't like, who knew a duffel bag could be so roomy, oh, snap he just did that with his body, please don't make me do that with my body, could somebody tell me why this isn't like a real show on TV or something? ... full review
ROSS BERCUN certified reviewer June 15, 2013
An amazing show that goes to the most unexpected places, engages the audience, and will have you holding your sides with laughter. As a fan of comedy, I'd thought I'd seen it all but the uniqueness of this show kept me on the edge of my seat with every unexpected moment of hilarity. See this show before it's too late. ... full review
ADAM WILLIS certified reviewer June 17, 2013
I am writing a review of this show. I loved this show. I've seen many funny things in my lifetime, things that surprised me, made me uncomfortable, and made me laugh out loud enough times to be sore. Most of those things have been recorded on film or video or at the very least coincidentally occurred right in front of me in public. Very rarely has it been at an intimate theater performance. Adam Carpenter and Zach Steel are two special individuals who in my humble opinion, are two of the funniest men in this city. If you didn't know that already you will after this insane and vaguely educational performance. I don't personally like to laugh, but if you do, and you like to do it excessively, than rush to buy a ticket for Me Rich You Learn wh... full review
SHEANA OCHOA certified reviewer June 17, 2013
The word of the night: Professional. As I entered the Fringe Main Stage to see Four Clowns’ Me Rich You Learn, the energy of the full house carried me to my seat. I knew I was seeing a comedy, but I had no idea about the story. Turns out, that’s the joke. The “show” never comes off as the seemingly improvisational shenanigans of the talented Adam Carpenter playing “Martin” and Zach Steel playing “TR Hammer” delay the show’s agenda of teaching the audience how to become rich in order to deliver the real story: Underlying the digressions, Carpenter and Steel have seamlessly written a play about the sweetly diabolical love/hate relationship between Martin and TR Hammer. That is the story: their quirky, competitive, co-dependent, endearing r... full review
ANNA WALTERS certified reviewer June 17, 2013
We already know that death and taxes are what we can count on. But what this show proves is that humor is our existential triumph over both. An absurdly funny (and timely) show with its pervasive surveillance and highly inappropriate government agency. Sometimes bawdy, other times sublime this piece bears Four Clowns' playfully confrontational audience engagement. The audience quickly realizes that we have a role to play and as the show goes on, we feel increasingly (uneasily) complicit in the unfolding action.... full review
CINDY MARIE JENKINS certified reviewer June 18, 2013
It sort of felt like 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' without the drugs. My mouth was agape in shock and uneven laughter the entire time, and I loved it. A couple of audience members get to really participate while the rest of us slowly watch these men unravel. Or is it just a normal day at the office? Civilization and its conventions are mostly absurd. If you've ever had to laugh off a hefty parking ticket or audit, you'll appreciate MRYL. ... full review
JESSE S. certified reviewer June 17, 2013
Simply put: A modern clowning masterpiece.... full review